Students at all schools are given an opportunity to fill out a feedback form with six questions requiring a 5-1 score. The final question on the form, which requires a written answer is:

“What message did you personally take away from the presentation?”….

“Wow, Kerryn is so inspirational. Thanks for sharing!” Year 12 Student – Independent Co-educational College

“Kerryn was fantastic. She spoke with genuine honesty, and explained a difficult topic to us in a way that made it relevant.” – Year 12 Student – Independent Co-educational College.

“I took away what drugs can really do with a personal story, instead of just watching a video, or listening to your basic lecture about the negatives of it.” – Yr 9 Student – Independent Boys’ Grammar.

“It reinforced just how dangerous drugs can be. Thank you, sincerely. I’ve never taken drugs but I have been exposed to them quite a fair bit. I started to think that perhaps taking drugs was ok. But it’s not. So thank you for telling me that it’s not.” – VCE Student – Independent Ladies College.

“I thought it was incredibly insightful to hear from someone who has had first hand experience. The different consequences from real life stories were very confronting, but necessary to hear. – VCE Student – Independent Ladies College.

“In the end, drugs are never good, they ruin lives and break up families and friendships. DO NOT TAKE DRUGS!!” – Yr 8 Student – Co-educational Government College.

“The full extent of the danger drugs and alcohol pose to society. It was a really great presentation. Thank you very much.” – Yr 12 Student – Independent Girls’ School.

“I never had the appeal to take drugs or smoke, but it has made me aware of the problems with peer-pressure and so I will be more cautious.” – Yr 12 Student – Independent Girls’ School.

“Even though my Dad was an addict, doesn’t mean my life is over.” yr 10 student – Co-educational Government College.

Kerryn was a most engaging speaker who managed to remind all students of the devastating impact of drugs and alcohol. Telling her story made it very clear to each and every one of her audience that they were only a couple of stupid decisions away from opening the gate to a life that could spiral out of control. Students did walk away with not only added knowledge about addiction, but also with some new insights into how to live more purposeful and healthy lives.